Privacy Policy.

This is an important notice regarding your privacy and the way in which the LOOP Design Awards (LDA) (referred to as “we”, “our” or “us” in this policy) collects and makes use of your personal data. We want to be open and transparent with you and therefore encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about this privacy policy or the ways in which we use your personal data.

This policy applies to our Awards applicants, subscribers, and general business contacts.

As being responsible for this website, we take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentiality in particular in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations. By using this website, various personal data is collected. Personal data is data that you can be personally identified with. This data protection declaration describes which data we collect and for what we use it. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done.

The LOOP Design Awards (LDA) respects the personal identity and information by promoting the use of fair information practices. This privacy statement covers the site www.loopdesignawards.com

LOOP Design Awards (LDA) is the sole owner of any information collected on www.loopdesignawards.com

LOOP Design Awards (LDA) collects information from users at multiple points on its website. We only collect information that is essential to serve you, present your work to the jury, inform you of your winning, remind you of deadlines or to promote your winning, your company and your work to the public.

Any personal information collected in forms is for our private use only. Phone numbers, mail address, and email addresses will not be sold or distributed to third parties or published online.

We collect information when you register at LOOP Design Awards(LDA) for an account, or create a new submission, request customer support, leave us your feedback, or subscribe to our newsletter.

The type of information we collect directly from you include your name, email, company name, address, position, and other contact information. We also require information about your entry / work that is being submitted into the LOOP Design Awards program.

This includes:

– Entry name
– Designer name and/or team members
– Company / Studio Name
– Company / Studio Website
– Email address
– and other informations related to the award entry.

The information you provide to us, may be used to perform a variety of purposes, including:

– Promote winners of the LOOP Design Awards in the various platforms;
– Remind registrants of upcoming deadlines or submissions timeframe;
– Notify winners of their winning results;
– Send updates, and news regarding LOOP Design Awards;
– Respond, and help with customer service support questions;
– Monitor and analyze trends, usage of marketing effectiveness;
– Prevent illegal activities, spamming and another unauthorized usage of LOOP Design Awards website;
– Present relevant advertising to visitors;

At LOOP Design Awards, we are committed to protecting your personal information. We only share data that is necessary for promoting your work or facilitating the competition. For example, to highlight and celebrate LOOP Design Awards winners, we may share project-related details with trusted media partners, include them in press releases, or feature them on our website and social media platforms. This information is strictly limited to details about your submitted projects and will not include any personal data that is not intended for public promotion.

We do not sell or share your personal information—such as email addresses, phone numbers, or other contact details—with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes. Any third-party service providers we work with are carefully selected to ensure they comply with relevant data protection regulations. These partners are required to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information and are only permitted to use your data as necessary to provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, marketing support, or analytics services.

In rare cases, we may be required by law to disclose your personal information to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or prevent fraudulent or malicious activity. In such situations, we will only disclose the minimum necessary information to fulfill these legal obligations.

By participating in the LOOP Design Awards, you agree that we may share project-related information for promotional purposes, but rest assured that your personal information remains protected and is only used in accordance with this privacy policy.

We use cookies to enhance your experience on the LOOP Design Awards website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve website functionality, understand user behavior, and analyze site performance. The information collected through cookies is used to optimize your browsing experience and ensure the website runs efficiently.

Cookies allow us to track certain non-personal information, such as the pages visited, the duration of visits, and user interactions. This data does not personally identify you but helps us improve our services and tailor content to meet user needs. Rest assured, we do not track your activity once you leave our website, and the information collected is only used to enhance the performance of the LOOP Design Awards website.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but please be aware that this may affect the functionality of the website and limit your user experience.

We use or may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on activity, collect demographic data, analyse performance metrics, and collect and evaluate other information related to the Site. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., (“Google”). Google Analytics places cookies on your computer to help the website analyse how users use the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity for website operators and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this Site, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above. For more information regarding Google Analytics, please visit Google’s website and pages that describe Google Analytics, such as www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html.

For enhanced website performance, security, and protection against potential threats, we utilize Cloudflare as a content delivery and security provider. Cloudflare optimizes the flow of data between our servers and users, ensuring faster load times and a more secure browsing experience. In the process, Cloudflare may collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and access times, to facilitate smooth access to the LOOP Design Awards website.

Cloudflare acts as a protective layer, safeguarding our site from malicious attacks such as Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and unauthorized access attempts. This ensures that your interaction with our website remains secure and uninterrupted. Cloudflare’s services also include encryption of data in transit, helping to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information.

Please note that Cloudflare operates independently of LOOP Design Awards and has its own privacy policy governing the handling of your data. For more details on how Cloudflare manages and protects your information, we encourage you to review their privacy policy.

Our website and data are hosted by a third-party provider that we have carefully selected to ensure reliable and secure service. All data collected through the LOOP Design Awards website is processed on servers located in Singapore, Chicago, and Los Angeles. We have implemented strict protocols to ensure that all data handling complies with applicable data protection regulations. In some cases, third-party service providers may assist us in storing and processing your information. We require all service providers to adhere to high standards of data security and to handle your personal information in accordance with the law.

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. All communications with the LOOP Design Awards website are encrypted using HTTPS, ensuring that your data is transmitted securely. Sensitive information, such as passwords, is securely hashed using industry-standard encryption methods, and we implement rigorous security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your data. Additionally, all payments processed through our platform are protected by 256-bit SSL encryption to safeguard your financial transactions. We continuously monitor and update our security practices to ensure the highest level of protection for your information.

In compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), LOOP Design Awards collects, processes, and stores personal data from EU users with the utmost care and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. By registering and providing your information, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data outside the European Union. We take all necessary precautions to ensure your personal information is treated securely and in line with GDPR standards. Should you wish to exercise your GDPR rights—including access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data—please contact us at support@loopdesignawards.com.

When you subscribe to our newsletter you will be asked to provide a valid email address and a consent to receive new information related to LOOP Design Awards. Your email address collected in this connection will only be used for this purpose pursuant to art. 6 para 1 sub. 2 lit. a GDPR. You may revoke your consent at any time with future effect. You may do so either by sending an email to [support@loopdesignawards.com] or by clicking on the Opt-Out link in each of our newsletters. Upon receiving your revocation of your consent, we will immediately delete your email address.

If you Opt-Out from our newsletters, we may still send you non-promotional communications, such as notifications of your winnings or other important information that benefits you, but this may be affected if you unsubscribed from LOOP Design Awards contact list.

With your consent, we may display testimonials from award winners on our website. These testimonials can include your name, company name, and other relevant information to help promote your success and provide additional exposure for your work. By showcasing your testimonial, we aim to highlight the achievements of our winners while offering you further publicity. Please note that testimonials are used solely for promotional purposes related to LOOP Design Awards and are shared with your approval.

We use links to social networks like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn on some pages of our web­site. When you access this web­sites, no data from your browser will be trans­mit­ted to this net­works. By click­ing on the rel­e­vant but­tons, you will get access to the Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn net­works where you can share our con­tent.

You are entitled to [1] request information about all data we store about you (art. 15 GDPR), [2] request the correction of incorrect data (art. 16 GDPR), [3] request the deletion (art. 17 GDPR) or [4] request the blocking or restriction of the processing of such data (art. 18 GDPR). In accordance with art. 21 GDPR you are further entitled to object to the processing of your data on compelling legitimate grounds relating to your situation and provided that it is data which we process to safeguard our interests. Furthermore, you are entitled to a right of appeal pursuant to art. 77 GDPR if you are of the opinion that we are not processing personal data in accordance with applicable law.

If you want to review, verify, correct or request erasure of your personal information, object to the processing of your personal information or request that we transfer a copy of your personal information to another party, please contact us at support@loopdesignawards.com

At LOOP Design Awards, we are committed to protecting the privacy of children. In compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from individuals under the age of 13. Our website and services are not directed toward children, and we make every effort to ensure that our content is suitable for a general audience.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our records. Parents or legal guardians who believe that their child may have submitted personal information to us without their consent should contact us at support@loopdesignawards.com so that we can take appropriate action.

The security of your financial transactions is of paramount importance to us. All payments made through the LOOP Design Awards website are processed via secure third-party platforms such as PayPal or credit card processors, ensuring that your payment information is handled safely and confidentially. We do not store any credit card information on our servers.

Our website uses 256-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encryption to protect sensitive data during transmission, ensuring that your personal and financial information is securely transmitted between your browser and our servers. SSL encryption provides a secure connection and protects against unauthorized access.

We work exclusively with trusted payment processors that adhere to the highest security standards, including PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance, which guarantees the protection of your financial information.

If you have any concerns or questions regarding the security of your payments, please do not hesitate to contact us at support@loopdesignawards.com. We are committed to maintaining the highest levels of security for all transactions.

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Once your data is no longer needed for these purposes, we will securely delete or anonymize it. However, we may retain certain information for legitimate business purposes, such as maintaining financial records, resolving disputes, or complying with legal obligations.

The LOOP Design Awards website may contain links to third-party websites, including media partners, sponsors, or other external platforms. Please be aware that once you leave our website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through our links to understand how they collect, use, and protect your data.

As a global platform, LOOP Design Awards may transfer and process your personal data in countries outside of your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws, but we take all necessary steps to ensure your personal information is handled securely and in compliance with this Privacy Policy. By using our services and submitting your information, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data across borders.

In the event of a data breach that may compromise your personal information, we will promptly notify you in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We will also take immediate steps to contain the breach and minimize any potential harm. Our team is committed to safeguarding your data, and in the unlikely case of a breach, we will keep you informed of any measures taken to secure your information.

01.03.2020 – First release
15.02.2021 – Updated items 01 and 02
07.01.2022 – Updated item 01.
02.01.2024 – Updated item 09.
20.10.2024 – Reviewed and updated items 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 09, 10, 11 and 14 – added new items 16, 17, 18 and 19